E-waste – the ore of tomorrow?

What do historical mining and modern recycling have in common? This guided tour connects the history of the Rammelsberg mine with current issues surrounding raw materials, sustainability, and the circular economy.

Target audience: School classes, teenagers and adults

Duration: Approximately 3 hours including break

Participant: 15–25 people

Price:

Children: €11 per person

Students: €14 per person

Adults: €18 per person

Material: €99

Accompanying persons: 2 accompanying persons free

Registration: Required via info@rammelsberg.de

This is what the group expects

Understand historical mining technology and discover its importance for the sustainable use of raw materials today.

Over 30 years ago, copper, lead, and zinc ores were mined at the Rammelsberg mine and processed for further use. Today, many of these raw materials come from recycling processes. But what do the historical methods and modern technologies have in common?

During the guided tour, participants follow the ore's journey through the mine and learn about the individual steps of ore processing. The tour then focuses on current challenges in raw material extraction and resource conservation.

The guided tour was developed in cooperation with the TU Clausthal and vividly illustrates how historical experiences can contribute to developing sustainable solutions for the future.

Suitable workshop

Experiment, compare, and develop sustainable solutions yourself.

In the subsequent workshop, participants work in small groups and learn about various processing and recycling methods. Through practical experiments, they compare historical methods with modern processes and jointly develop an understanding of sustainable raw material cycles.

The educational program is based on the goals of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and promotes the responsible use of resources.

The guided tour can be booked individually for school classes and groups. Our booking office will gladly assist with planning and scheduling.